Chicago
28
BEAT

Pulaski Grill

3961 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
28/100

Failed most recent inspection — sanitation found

Inspections
4
1 passed
Last Inspected
2011-06-16
Pass Rate
25%
3 failures
Score
28/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2011, 2011, 2011)
Most recent inspection (2011-06-16) was a failure
Sanitation issues found across 15 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 15×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste serious
2011-06-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Previous serious violation from report# 557368, dated 05-27-2011 not corrected: #24-Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in middle of three compartment sink, water coming up left and right sides of sink. Instructed...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Upgraded to Critical violation #13.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Grease traps attached to sinks not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and repaint exterior surfaces.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, cutting boards, prep counter, cooking equipment, cooler and gaskets, interior door of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. Replace stained cutting board at front prep cooler.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall air vent and air conditioner not maintained and has dust build-up. Instructed to detail clean units. Food debris and grease on walls in prep areas. Must clean and maintain ...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light bulbs not shielded in prep area. Instructed to replace missing light shields and end caps.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Unnecessary containers of used grease near rear door. Instructed to remove and properly disposal of waste.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Food handlers not wearing hair restraints in prep area. Instructed that all employees must wearing proper hair restraints while in prep area.

2011-05-27 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right side of three compartment sink, water coming up left side of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap or replace to prevent inadequate disposable of water. Serious ...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Storage shelves, cutting boards, interior door of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not conspicuous inside cooler. Instructed that have thermometer visible inside cooler.

2011-03-14 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-02-16 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MU...

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET FOR 3PART SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, SHELVES, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, MEAT SLICER, MOP SINK, ETC.....

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WAL...

minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOMS AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THRU-OUT PREMISES.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/OLD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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